Register now for the District Fastpitch Softball Tournament. This will be a double elimination tournament played July 5-8 (Friday and Monday only if needed). The team registration fee is $140.00, and is due at time of application. Entries must be received by Friday, June 28.

Register now for the District Slowpitch Softball Tournament. This will be a double elimination tournament played July 11-15 (Thursday and Monday only if needed). The team registration fee is $135.00, and is due at time of application. Entries must be received by Friday, June 28.

Des Moines Parks and Recreation has opened registration for Youth Flag Football, a program of NFL Play 60. Children in grades 3-4 are welcome to participate, and will learn the basics of football in a fun, recreational atmosphere, endorsed by the NFL. Volunteer certified coaches will lead practices and games. The registration fee for the eight week football program is $50 per child or $500 per team, with a August 18 deadline. The entry fee includes an NFL replica teamjersey, with all other game equipment provided. Teams are divided into age groups: 1-2 grade, 3-4 grade and 5-6 grade. Team practices will take place once a week starting August 27th and games will be played Saturday mornings at the Hoover High School open lot. There will be a 6 game regular season and 2 weeks of playoffs. The registration deadline is August 18.

Des Moines Parks and Recreation has opened registration for Co-ed Youth Flag Football, a program of NFL Play60. Children in grades 1-6 are welcome to participate. They will learn the basics of footbal in a fun, recreatinoal atmosphere, endorsed by the NFL. The registration fee for the eight week football program is $50 per child or $500 per team. The fee includes an NFL replica team jersey, with all other game equipment provided. Mail your entries to Des Moines Parks and Recreation, 3226 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311 by 5:00 on July 26.

Campers experience a week long day camp full of games, crafts, hikes, swimming, sports, nature activities, special events and lots of FUN! Other possible activities include field trips and special guest speakers. A portion of each week will also include fun, interactive literacy based activities. Campers are encouraged to help plan some of the activities with the counselors.